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I've been thinking:
Iraq should postpone their elections.
I know the US wants them to take place as scheduled on January 30.
But it is a mistake.

Iraq is not prepared to vote. Iraq is not ready for democracy.
Afghanistan postponed elections until the voters were closer to being ready.
Iraq should do the same.
Before democracy, the situation on the street must be safe and secure.

When IS the right time?
When people feel safe to walk the streets.
When people have a modicum of security.
When locals and residents are not in perpetual fear of being blown up in a terror attack.
That will be the right time.